Travel Updates

Predicted snowfall in the South East of England during the evening of Saturday 4 February 2012

Updated Saturday 4th Feb 1430H (UK time)

We're monitoring the weather situation closely and snow is predicted to fall across the South East of England on Saturday evening. As a direct result of the severe weather expected, all airlines have been asked to reduce the number of flights they operate in and out of London Heathrow on Sunday 5th February.

Currently London Gatwick and Manchester airports are NOT affected by any reduction in capacity.

With this information in mind, Virgin Atlantic is encouraging all customers to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport. You can do this by logging on to their website www.virginatlantic.com and clicking into Flight Status. In addition please update your mobile phone details in the My Booking section -this will enable them to send text messages in the event of significant disruptions.

If you're travelling on another airline, please check their website for the most up to date travel information and advice.

If your flight has been cancelled please do not travel to the airport.

We'll do our very best to contact all of our customers who've been affected by these flight cancellations to discuss the options available. However, if you'd like to contact a member of the team please give us a call on 01293 496883.

We'd like to thank all our customers in advance for their patience and understanding during these disruptions.

ESTA - Electronic System for Travel Authorization

It is mandatory for anyone travelling to or transferring through the US under the Visa Waiver Program, to obtain approval to travel no later than 72 hours prior to travel by completing an online process ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) scheme. The cost of an ESTA is currently approx $14 per person and can be obtained by visiting https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov or the Visit USA Website at www.visitusa.org.uk where further information on the scheme and up to date fee can also be found. Once completed & approved, the ESTA application is valid for two years and allows multiple visits without the need to reapply. Travellers can apply for an ESTA even if they have no firm plans to travel to the US.

Failure to obtain an ESTA could result in the passenger being denied boarding by the airline.

The ESTA is very similar to the automated visa that you purchase to enter Australia and is completely paperless.

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